Royal Enfield Bullet 500 '94 oil leak

[piratebiker]

Calling Stinkwheel, what gaskets do I need to fix the oil leak indicated by the arrows, & where to buy them? Thanks man.

[wr6133]

Question 2 try here https://accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/

[stinkwheel]

Head gasket and base gasket. As above, hitchcocks have all the stuff.

If you want a reliable UK supplier a bit cheaper, try price part motorcycles.

Not sure if he stocks the composite ones I preferr.
https://accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/accessory-shop/Head-Gasket-Composite/7675

Order a new carb manifold gasket and a couple of new rocker cover gaskets at the same time in case you tear them, they are too cheap to even bother cutting you own out.

You may also need new copper washers on the rocker oil feed banjos although from your picture, it might already have dowtyu washers on there. You'll need 4.

Or they do a set, but that has a copper sandwich gasket in.
https://accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/accessory-shop/Engine-Gasket-Sets/18417

Detailed instructions here:
https://accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/core/media/media.nl?id=188640&c=1062795&h=63b42a9f939e026c61d2&_xt=.pdf

Do NOT pull the splitpin out of the decompressor valve, back-off and remove the cable. There is no need to disturb it when fitting a new head gasket.

Getting the head off can be a total sod because the washers under the head nuts often deform and grip the studs. A lot of bullet owners loosen off the head nuts then start the engine to get it moving. May also be worth getting a set of hardened washers for refitting.
https://accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/accessory-shop/cylinder-head/18645
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[stinkwheel]

I'll add, looks like you have the large rocker banjo bolts, so 12mm. You'll need 4. Either copper washers or re-useable (and better) bonded seal (Dowty) washers.
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[piratebiker]

Thanks guys.

[The Shaggy D.A.]

If the head's being a particular bugger, Lone Wolf has a tip here :-

https://www.moonshiners.org.uk/bulletheadgone.htm
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